pass on
phrasal verb
passed on; passing on; passes on
: to die
—used as a polite way to avoid saying the word "die"
Have both your parents passed on?
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The farm assistance passed on Dec. 20 as part of a broader supplemental package to help those suffering from recent natural disasters and extreme weather.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
The region was bracing for action as the 60-day deadline that US President Donald Trump placed on nuclear talks with Iran passed on Thursday.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 June 2025
Bowers was dominant, catching 112 passes on 153 targets for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Chism, a 5-foot-10, 198-pounder who has drawn easy comparisons to Patriots slot receivers of the past, was the star of the Patriots’ third open OTAs session, catching seven passes on seven targets during 11-on-11 work.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
The region was bracing for action as the 60-day deadline that US President Donald Trump placed on nuclear talks with Iran passed on Thursday.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 June 2025
Bowers was dominant, catching 112 passes on 153 targets for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Chism, a 5-foot-10, 198-pounder who has drawn easy comparisons to Patriots slot receivers of the past, was the star of the Patriots’ third open OTAs session, catching seven passes on seven targets during 11-on-11 work.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
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“Pass on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20on. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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